Local Church Calendar

A Christian Fellowship, Luella

Wednesday

Potluck Meal

Sunday School (all ages)

KidZone Children’s Service (5yr – 12 yr)

Community Bible Fellowship

Monday 7:00 pm - Luella home group Bible Study

Wednesday 6:30 pm - Food and Fellowship

7:00 pm - Childrens's Ministry 7:00 pm - Youth and Adult Bible Study

7:00 pm

Howe home group Bible Study

Times are subject to change. Please check with each church for any possible changes

Dr. Billy Holland

We often hear the term “it’s all about the money” but nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to hope and a sense of spiritual well-being Humans use their creativity and imaginations to dream about being satisfied and I would say that fantasies about power, fame and money are the most common The recent recordbreaking lottery generated quite a bit of excitement and like everyone else I was amazed at how the jackpot grew and what a mesmerizing effect it had on the masses It is our lust and greed for money that increases its influential power to deceive and distract us from what’s really important

Certain religious interpretations declare that gambling is a sin and it might be, but casting lots is not always associated with wrong doing I can agree that someone who cannot afford to pay their bills and yet will waste money on daily lottery tickets needs more than a financial advisor. Nonetheless, I personally do not see anything wrong with someone spending a couple of dollars every now and then to have a chance to be financially secure. It is true, money cannot bring happiness and I question whether or not even winning the lottery would truly be a blessing for many, as I believe that would depend on how mature and level-headed the individual is I have also pondered that instead of praying to have more money, maybe we should spend more time asking God how to better manage what we have

We have heard about the stories of those who have lived modest lifestyles and then suddenly find themselves with a mind-boggling amount of financial power However, many of these testimonies have not turned out as one might think and in the end, have actually been more like a curse I am not knocking money, in fact I need it and it can do a lot of good, but in the hands of those who pay no heed to God’s instructions it can become like a blind man operating a wrecking ball Instead of wealth being used as an instrument to help others, if we are not careful it can actually use us by capturing our mind and possessing our soul

The Bible mentions a lot about wealth and there is no shortage of books and sermons to help further explain the benefits and dangers One camp teaches that God desires to bless His people with material abundance while the other side emphasizes the need to give everything we have away and to live by faith alone I personally fall into the category of trying to find a reasonable balance that can enjoy God’s blessings while also learning how to be compassionate and generous toward others Yes, Jesus told His followers to sell all they have, give it to the poor and take up their cross and follow Him, but does this mean literally or to just be willing? Surely there is no condemnation to work, earn a paycheck, pay our bills, have a home, and support our family all the while faithfully representing Him as a true Christian

I have also wondered if winning the lottery is strictly by chance or if God has a hand in who wins? We realize He already knows in advance who will have the correct numbers, but how in the world with so many people praying to win, does He choose one winner? Let’s just say it’s possible that God could give us the numbers through road signs or a dream, but we must remember that more important than having a bank filled with money is to make sure we are not in love with it Hopefully, we all can agree that having money and being rich are two different things, and even if we have small finances, our true joy, peace and contentment will always be found in the secret place of His presence. “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have turned away from the faith and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (I Timothy 6:10)

Dr Holland lives in Central Kentucky with his wife Cheryl, where he is a Christian author and community outreach chaplain Request a free copy of his new CD at: billyhollandministries com

Learn about antiques and collectibles with Dr. Georgia Caraway

animals; people; musical instruments; fruits, veggi other food items; Disney all brands of cigarette pac sporting equipment; num letters; good luck charms insignia; garden impleme rhymes; college pennants toys; and weapons

Contemporary buttons (those offered in fabric shops and discount stores that sell sewing notions) are a good way for new collectors to get started as they are very affordable and plentiful Extras on cards can be traded to other collectors

Save the Church photos

This gold-colored button is interesting in that it has a compass in the center It measures 2 inches across and is made from the star of all plastics, Bakelite Collectors call these buttons “realistics” or “goofies” since they are shaped like an object from real life In this case, this button is a useful one as well as decorative The compass embedded in the center of the 5pointed star shape is a neat

For this and more realistics, visit Howe Mercantile We have hundreds of realistics and thousands of other collector-quality and useful buttons in stock

Collecting realistics like the star compass button is a step in the right direction

Dr Georgia Caraway, former director of the Denton County Museums for 14 years, and her friends opened the Howe Mercantile at 107 East Haning Store hours are Thursday through Saturday noon

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Dr Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor He can be reached at drkenbridges@gmail com

The decade between the eruption of the Texas Revolution in 1835 and American statehood in 1845 would long define the historical character of Texas The era would produce many legends as well as many controversies The events of this time thrust ordinary men into the history books Among these figures was the interim president of the Republic of Texas, David G. Burnet

David Gouverneur Burnet was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1788 His father was a physician and one-time member of the Continental Congress. However, fate intervened in the life of the younger Burnet as both parents died and left him and his siblings orphaned at a young age As he matured, he was ambitious and increasingly restless

He left for New York to serve as an accountant, but the business failed in 1805 Seeking adventure, Burnet volunteered to fight in the revolutions in Venezuela and Chile against Spanish rule He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1812 to live with his older brothers His family was becoming increasingly powerful politically in Ohio, and Burnet began studying law However, he moved again in 1817, this time to establish a dry goods store in Natchitoches, Louisiana

He contracted tuberculosis not long after his arrival, prompting him to move to Texas as doctors advised him that the drier air further west would help his lungs However, he collapsed along the trail during his trek and a party of Comanches found him and spent the next year